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 Draft Scout College Football Player News: Arizona State
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  08/10/22 - Cade Briggs, rSr/2025, Arizona State, 6-2, 305 (DS#111 OG) + More +

  For Cade Briggs, this particular month of preseason football practice might come with more challenges than those confronting many of his Texas Tech teammates. The transfer from New Mexico joined the team seven months ago with the idea of immediately competing for a starting job at a wide-open position. The center spot is new to him in a lot of ways, and then a week before spring practice started Briggs suffered a wrist injury that required surgery. So when the Red Raiders started August workouts on Friday, Briggs had ground to cover: one, familiarizing himself with the demands of center; two, catching up in a competition that he didn't get to be part of during spring practice.

Months ago, there was an expectation that the job was Briggs' after all, he'd started at left tackle the past two years at UNM. With Briggs out, Dennis Wilburn made coaches consider another option. The 6-3, 320-pound senior from Aldine Nimitz impressed Tech coach Joey McGuire, who repeatedly used the words "tough" and "toughness" to describe how Wilburn came out of spring football atop the depth chart. Briggs remains confident after playing guard and tackle most his career. "Going back inside where the space is limited I feel very confident." - Lubbock Avalanche

(DS#111 OG) rSr/2025 OG Cade Briggs, Arizona State
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  08/10/22 - Jeff Sims, rSr/2026, Arizona State, 6-4, 222 (DS#48 RB) + More +

  It was clear from his first snap that Georgia Tech's Jeff Sims was no ordinary freshman. The big man with quick feet was too slippery for the Seminoles. Sims delivered sizzling passes with a flick of his right wrist. He seemed unfazed by making his college debut at Florida State. The Yellow Jackets won as two-touchdown underdogs that day in September 2020 largely because Sims made plays where none seemed available. The Jackets had a quarterback who could make their painful transition from the triple-option not last too long. Sims has shown flashes of the same magic since then: big plays, big moments, big victories. Consistency is what's been missing. Maybe it wouldn't be if not for injuries. Sims hurt his shoulder in the opener last season, sat out two games and then returned to play a month of good football before going back on the injury list.

Sims still is the player who can elevate Tech's offense. A great season for him would mean Tech finally breaks through after being stuck on three wins for three consecutive seasons. Sims has played 18 games for Tech. It just seems longer because he made such a strong first impression. Now is the time for Sims' talent, experience and maturity to coalesce. "My mindset has definitely changed," Sims said Saturday at Tech's media day. "I'm an older guy now. I'm not worried about a lot of things I used to worry about. I'm not worried about outside noise and things like that. On the physical side, I've been putting in a lot of work, too." There's a lot of work to do. Tech is replacing pretty much every offensive starter from 2021, including star running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Lots of new players in the lineup isn't necessarily a bad thing for the Jackets. - Atlanta Journal Constitution

(DS#48 RB) rSr/2026 RB Jeff Sims, Arizona State
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  08/09/22 - Case Hatch, rSr/2023, Arizona State, 6-1, 233 (DS#18 FB) + More +

  Arizona State fullback Case Hatch prides himself on making the plays that don't show up in a box score. Look no further than the Sun Devils' 41-14 win over Southern Utah in the season opener last year. Hatch's name doesn't appear anywhere. He didn't score a touchdown, didn't record a catch and didn't rush for even a yard. But yet his fingerprints were all over that victory. How so? Well, Hatch had the key block on each of ASU's six touchdown plays, five of those rushing scores. The solidly-built 6-foot-1, 230-pounder has embraced that position since he moved there after starting his ASU career as a walk-on linebacker. Oftentimes the fullback plays in anonymity. He might only be noticed if he were to miss a block. He's not going to rack up gaudy offensive numbers and he won't have those dazzling highlight reel runs that make the late-night sports news shows but that suits him just fine.

Hatch says the position is one in which he can use his intensity and experience on the defensive side of the ball to his advantage. "It's never about me. Being a fullback is the perfect role for me. It fits me perfectly. I'm able to hit guys as hard as I possibly can every play which is awesome. Now instead of tackling the guy with the ball and hitting him hard, I'm opening up the hole for a teammate." Like many of his teammates, Hatch has aspirations of playing the game at the next level. He thought about declaring for the draft after last season, one of the factors being his age. At 24, he's already older than most college seniors, with a two-year LDS mission he served after finishing up at Perry High School the factor there. He opted to return to ASU for several reasons. He's only got one full year playing the position under his belt and there are many skills to hone, most notably route running and pass catching. - Arizonasports.com

(DS#18 FB) rSr/2023 FB Case Hatch, Arizona State
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  08/09/22 - Jeff Sims, rSr/2026, Arizona State, 6-4, 222 (DS#48 RB) + More +

  Quarterback Jeff Sims can continue to improve his accuracy and decision-making, and having a quarterbacks coach in Chris Weinke who doesn't have coordinating duties should help. But, as a two-year returning starter, Sims' spot in the lineup appears secure. That said, having a backup who can challenge him and be a productive contributor if needed is a priority. Sims started all 10 games as a freshman in 2020, but missed five last season because of injury. Tech may need to call on one of Sims' backups as it did Jordan Yates (now at Sam Houston State) a year ago.

Sims is the only returning quarterback from last season's team, with Zach Pyron coming in as a freshman and Zach Gibson (Akron) and Taisun Phommachanh (Clemson) arriving as transfers. Both Pyron and Gibson took part in spring practice, and Phommachanh arrived over the summer. If a backup is needed, it's possible that Weinke and new offensive coordinator Chip Long could make the decision based on the situation. Phommachanh, for instance, is a bigger threat with his legs than Pyron and Gibson. - Atlanta Journal Constitution

(DS#48 RB) rSr/2026 RB Jeff Sims, Arizona State
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  The Sun Devils lost their top two running backs, Rachaad White to the draft and DeaMonte "Chip" Trayanum to the transfer portal. When you throw in the yardage now-departed quarterback Daniels had and other losses and the Sun Devils return just 378 rushing yards of their 2021 total of 2,540 yards. While Daniyel Ngata has shown considerable potential, the Sun Devils needed a back with a proven track record and they got one in Valladay, a second-team All-Mountain West selection at Wyoming.

Valladay rushed for 1,070 yards and six touchdowns on 209 carries (5.1 ypg) the past season. The 6-foot, 198-pounder ran for more than 100 yards in four games, his best outing coming in a 27-21 Mountain West Conference loss to San Jose State when he totaled 172 yards on 22 tries. He also registered 23 receptions for 233 yards. He had a total of 3,281 yards and 19 touchdowns on 626 carries (5.24 ypg) in his Wyoming career. - Arizona Republic

(DS#19 RB) rSr/2023 RB Xazavian Valladay, Arizona State
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  08/04/22 - Travez Moore, rSr/2023, Arizona State, 6-3, 253 (DS#55 DE) + More +

  DE Travez Moore transferred to ASU last season from LSU and provided some much-needed help with the pass rush, although he was not an every-down player. He sustained a season-ending knee injury in the loss at Brigham Young so he's basically getting a do-over of his "senior" season. With the graduation of defensive end Tyler Johnson, Moore is in line for a more significant role. He did not participate in live work during the spring because he was still recovering from the knee injury but has now been cleared for all physical activity. "It was real frustrating I was kind of jealous. I wasn't jealous of my teammates, I just wanted to be out there with them. I wanted to see what I could do," Moore said, of not being able to participate in the spring. "Mentally I thought I could be out there but I couldn't wait to touch the field, the smell of the grass. Everything was just getting to me. I can't wait to get out there now." - Arizona Republic

(DS#55 DE) rSr/2023 DE Travez Moore, Arizona State
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  2022 PRESEASON PATRICK MANNELLY AWARD WATCHLIST: Slater Zellers, California,...No. 1 draft-eligible long snapper for the 2023 NFL Draft according to Phil Steele...A member of the Patrick Mannelly Long Snapper Award Preseason Watch List for the first time in his career prior to his 2022 senior campaign...Has played in each of the past 29 Cal games over the last three campaigns after redshirting as a 2018 true freshman...Has made every snap on punts during the timeframe and on field goals and PATs in 26 of those contests. - California Football

(DS#16 LS) rSr/2024 LS Slater Zellers, Arizona State
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  08/03/22 - Mikey Keene, rSr/2027, Arizona State, 5-11, 200 (DS#999 QB) + More +

  If UCF football coach Gus Malzahn were required to choose a starting quarterback between sophomore Mikey Keene and Ole Miss transfer John Rhys Plumlee tomorrow, he'd likely have to flip a coin. "Right now it's as even as it can get," Malzahn said Thursday about the quarterback battle during AAC football media day. Malzahn reiterated his plan to wait to name a starter after the first two scrimmages of UCF's fall camp that kicks off Sunday when the players report and start practice Monday.

Malzahn, who's entering his second year at UCF after coaching at Auburn from 2013-20, shared how some quarterback battles he's handed have gone in the past. "In my experience with quarterbacks, naming [a starter], setting a date and all of that, it's really tough," he said. "Usually there's a time in fall camp that something happens where everyone on the team knows who the starting quarterback is and a lot of the times the coach doesn't even have to say anything. "So we're hoping that happens." Keene took over the starting job last season after former UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel broke his collarbone in the third week of the season. A true freshman a year ago, Keene struggled at times but got better as the season went on. After throwing 6 interceptions in his first five starts, Keene wasn't picked off once in the final five. He finished with more than 1,700 yards, completing 63% of his passes for 17 touchdowns. - Orlando Sentinel

(DS#999 QB) rSr/2027 QB Mikey Keene, Arizona State
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  08/02/22 - Aaron Frost, rSr/2024, Arizona State, 6-5, 314 (DS#54 OG) + More +

  2022 PRESEASON OUTLAND TROPHY WATCHLIST: OT Aaron Frost, Nevada,...Frost, a two-time selection to the All-Mountain West Second Team (2020-21), is expected to anchor The Union in 2022. He is one of 89 players on the watch list for the Outland Trophy, which is given to the best interior lineman in college football (centers, guards, and tackles are eligible). Last season, Frost appeared in all 13 games, bringing his career total of games played for the Pack to 43. In 2021 he helped pave the way for the sixth-best passing offense in the country, while the Pack offense also ranked eighth in the nation in red-zone offense and 17th nationally in scoring offense (35.7 ppg). - Nevada Football

(DS#54 OG) rSr/2024 OG Aaron Frost, Arizona State
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  2022 PRESEASON BUTKUS AWARD WATCHLIST: Merlin Robertson, Arizona State,...Robertson has started 38 of his 41 career games, collecting 237 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, and seven sacks as a Sun Devil. He is equally as effective in the passing game as he has been stopping the run, picking off at least one pass in all four seasons as he enters his fifth season with six career interceptions. Robertson has also added three forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries, showing a nose for the ball. - Arizona State Football

(DS#44 OLB) Sr/2023 OLB Merlin Robertson, Arizona State
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  07/29/22 - Kyle Soelle, rSr/2023, Arizona State, 6-3, 231 (DS#13 ILB) + More +

  "Buy in." It's a phrase used by most football coaches when asking their players to leave any individualistic ideologies at the front door and completely immerse themselves into the system and trust the process. And following the mass exodus the Arizona State Sun Devils football team just experienced this past offseason, the ones who chose to either stay or transfer to Tempe have done just that. "Getting everybody to buy in. We're trying to reestablish this culture and getting guys to buy in," redshirt senior defensive end Michael Matus said at Sun Devil football media day on Monday.

"It's been a big mess outside media-wise. And just kind of helping people just drown that out and just get to playing ball. That's all we need to do." That "outside media" noise - which stems from the ongoing NCAA investigation for alleged recruiting violations that has also already seen numerous coaches depart - has resulted in perhaps the lowest expectations going into a regular season since head coach Herm Edwards took over in 2018. In fact, FanDuel Sportsbook has ASU's win total for the season currently at 5.5. Remember, teams need six wins to become bowl eligible. "My expectations are a lot different than I would say your guys' expectations," captain Kyle Soelle said Monday. "They have us at what, 5.5 wins this year? I guess we'll see in December...I think anything I'm a part of will be more than five wins." - Arizonasports.com

(DS#13 ILB) rSr/2023 ILB Kyle Soelle, Arizona State
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  07/28/22 - Travez Moore, rSr/2023, Arizona State, 6-3, 253 (DS#55 DE) + More +

  Travez Moore made clear what his personal goal for 2022 on the field is: double-digit sacks. And if all the outside noise doubting both his and Arizona State's ability as a team wasn't enough, Moore took self-motivation to a whole new and personal level. "I have people saying a lot of bullcrap about me on Twitter...So what I did, I literally spent two to three hours and I went through every Twitter post that said something negative about me," he said. "I wrote it down on my wall. "And that way before I walk out the door, I see it on my door. Whatever everybody said on Twitter about me, I see what they said. And I'm like, 'OK, cool. I gotta prove this person wrong, I'm going to prove this person wrong today or I'm gonna do this today to prove this person wrong. So that was my motivation in using that." - Arizonasports.com

(DS#55 DE) rSr/2023 DE Travez Moore, Arizona State
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  2022 PRESEASON ASUN FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM: DB Shamari Simmons, Austin Peay, Jr., Ashland, Ala.,...Simmons, who hails from Ashland, Alabama, somehow flew under the radar in his first season at Austin Peay. Usually, a four-interception campaign and 50 tackles - both second on the team - from someone playing in the secondary would garner plenty of attention. But such was the depth and talent of the Govs' defense a year ago that Simmons went without postseason recognition. However, the redshirt junior will be considered to lead a defensive unit that recorded 26 takeaways, including 19 interceptions last season. - Austin Peay Football

(DS#11 FS) rSr/2025 FS Shamari Simmons, Arizona State
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  2022 PRESEASON DOAK WALKER AWARD CANDIDATE: Xazavian Valladay (Sr.), Arizona State,...Before getting into the football stuff, let's note the rarity of having one name that contains the letters X, Z and V. Moving on, running back Xazavian Valladay (6-0, 200) transferred from Wyoming to Arizona State in January 2022 after averaging over five yards per carry in 2021. He also led Wyoming in rushing with 1,070 yards on 209 attempts and scored six times. Valladay, a graduate transfer, brings in a versatile style that involves running and catching when necessary. Valladay hit his career high in receiving yards last season with 233 yards on 23 catches. - AZCentral.com

(DS#19 RB) rSr/2023 RB Xazavian Valladay, Arizona State
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  07/24/22 - Aaron Frost, rSr/2024, Arizona State, 6-5, 314 (DS#54 OG) + More +

  Nevada offensive lineman Aaron Frost was the Wolf Pack's lone representative on the preseason All-Mountain West team. Nevada wound up with a single entry on the Mountain West's preseason all-conference football team, with offensive lineman Aaron Frost earning his third MW honor Thursday. Frost, entering his fifth year with the Wolf Pack, has finished the last two seasons as an All-Mountain West second-team honoree. He appeared in all 13 Nevada games last season, lifting his career appearances for the Pack to 43. Frost joined what turned out to be a veteran-heavy preseason All-MW team. Of the 27 players named, 24 are listed as seniors. The preseason All-MW teams were voted on by media members who regularly cover the conference. - Reno Gazette Journal

(DS#54 OG) rSr/2024 OG Aaron Frost, Arizona State
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